Registered Nurse RN Preop PACU Same Day Surgery Center

PACU RN Opportunity At Banner – University Medical Center Tucson

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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has been named as Tucson's top hospital and ranked third best in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report in its latest rankings. The 2024-2025 Best Regional Hospital designations are based on U.S. News & World Reports' rankings of hospitals in 15 specialties and ratings of hospitals' performance in 20 procedures and conditions.

As a PACU RN, you will have the responsibility to plan, direct, organize, and implement all nursing care services for the pre-op and post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement. You will work within both pre-op holding and a post-anesthesia care unit, where patients are cared for and monitored. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 3-12s | 36 hours.

Shift: 0900/1000 flex shift.

Schedule: Varied, Monday-Friday

On Call: No weekends or holidays required.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy.

6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.

7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.

8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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